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In its final meeting of the 2024-25 academic year in May, the Hamilton chapter of Phi Beta Kappa elected 38 members of the Class of 2025. They join 19 seniors elected in February, and 10 elected in October.
Those elected in May were:
  • Ahmed Abdelrehim - Computer Science
  • Zachary Booth - Hispanic Studies, World Politics
  • Irena Chen - Mathematics, Sociology
  • Ryan Connors - Computer Science
  • Angela Escalante Zarco - Archaeology, Classical Studies
  • Alexandria Feisel - Creative Writing
  • Andrew Fredericks - Geosciences
  • Adelaide Gifford - Creative Writing
  • Spencer Goldberg - Public Policy
  • Delbert Gonzales - Theatre
  • Caroline Grant - Neuroscience
  • Iris Izydorczak - Computer Science
  • Layla Jarrahy - Biochemistry/Molecular Biology, Mathematics
  • Jane Jeong - Cinema and Media Studies
  • Grace Johnson - Computer Science, Mathematics
  • Lena Klink - French and Francophone Studies, World Politics
  • Maxwell Lee - Economics
  • Katlynn Leon - Creative Writing
  • Norbu Lhendup - Chinese, Economics
  • Hannah Lipskar - Government, Mathematics
  • Angie Liu - Economics, Mathematics
  • Jacob Mair - Computer Science
  • Niamh McDade Clay - Sociology
  • William Neault - Economics
  • Fanqi Pu - Economics, Mathematics
  • Elizabeth Price - Physics
  • Ryan Rahman - Biochemistry/Molecular Biology
  • Anna Richardson - Government, Hispanic Studies
  • Anna Secrest - Mathematics
  • Ashley Scheichet - Philosophy
  • Hao Shen - Mathematics
  • Seth Tobin - Neuroscience
  • Mikaella Tortusa - History
  • Ian Vogelsang - Chemistry
  • Katherine Wetmore - Biochemistry/Molecular Biology, French and Francophone Studies
  • Connor Whynott - Computer Science
  • Anna Yankee - Environmental Studies
  • Emily Younkin - Environmental Studies
The February electees were:
  • Lane Barsh – Anthropology
  • Georgia Brown – Psychology
  • Megan Case – Biology
  • Deanna Durben – Psychology and Sociology
  • Alexandra Ennis – Mathematics and Sociology
  • Jennifer Gidicsin – Neuroscience
  • Connor Grand – Geosciences
  • Charles Haberstock – Economics and Geosciences
  • Peter Jones – Physics
  • Thomas Kantrowitz – Economics
  • Akay Kaya  - Economics and History
  • Eve Karmozyn  - Psychology
  • Dasomie Kim – Biochemistry/Molecular Biology
  • Ainsley Novack – Government
  • Alyssa Samuels – Psychology and Theatre
  • Carter Segal – Biology
  • Claire Williams – Geosciences
  • Lecen Zhang – Economics and Mathematics
  • Ziyi Zhou – Economics and Psychology
In its first meeting of the 2024-25 academic year, the Hamilton Chapter of Phi Beta Kappa elected 10 members of the Class of 2025:
  • Henry Boehm - Economics
  • Rebecca Dalphin - Physics
  • Sabina Feder – Interdisciplinary Studies
  • Luke Hayes - History
  • Carina Jones - Biology
  • Brian Wang – Mathematics and Philosophy
  • Rongchen Wang – Computer Science and Sociology
  • Katherine Withers - Sociology
  • Kathryn Woodruff – Hispanic studies
  • Chenyue Yang – art and economics

Phi Beta Kappa is the oldest academic honorary society in the United States. The Hamilton chapter was established in 1869, making it the fifth oldest in the state. Students are elected during their senior year on the basis of academic distinction in the liberal arts and sciences. In examining the academic records of candidates, the chapter considers the breadth of their engagement with the liberal arts and their fulfillment of the College’s academic purposes and goals.

Breadth in the liberal arts involves one course in at least five of the six following categories: arts, mathematics/computer science, sciences, social sciences, languages, and humanities. In each of at least three of those categories, the student will have taken two courses (including one at or above the 200-level).

In addition to studying broadly and deeply, a student must have completed at least six semesters of coursework with Hamilton faculty and be of good moral character to be eligible for selection. 

The Hamilton chapter, comprised of faculty and administration members of Phi Beta Kappa, normally selects up to 10 percent of the senior class for membership. 

Posted July 1, 2025

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